Sunday, March 26, 2017

Plainfield residents
of all ages are invited to a free screening of "Hidden Figures", the
recently released film based on the true story of three African American
women whose contributions were crucial to the successful launching of
astronaut John Glenn into space.

The women, Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan
(Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)- were three brilliant
African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind
one of the greatest operations in history.

Nominated for a slew of awards, including three Oscars (Best Picture, Best adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor -- for Spencer) and two Golden Globes (Best Supporting Actor -- for Spencer, and Best Original Score).

The movie is especially timely for Plainfield as we are in the midst of a
discussion on how to improve chances for success for our young people.

The showing is being made possible by Plainfield Now, in partnership with the City of Plainfield and the Plainfield Board of Education.

The screening is set for Saturday, April 1, at Noon at the Westry Horne Auditorium of Plainfield High School. Doors open at 11:30 AM.

The PHS Auditorium is at the corner of Park and Stelle Avenues, with parking in the high school lots and on the street.

Plainfield resident since 1983. Retired as the city's Public Information Officer in 2006; prior to that Community Programs Coordinator for the Plainfield Public Library. Founding member and past president of: Faith, Bricks & Mortar; Residents Supporting Victorian Plainfield; and PCO (the outreach nonprofit of Grace Episcopal Church). Supporter of the Library, Symphony and Historic Society as well as other community groups, and active in Democratic politics.